Playdate Developers Earn Over $500,000 from Catalog Sales in One Year

Panic's handheld gaming console, Playdate, celebrates its second anniversary with significant developer earnings and a growing game library.

Playdate developers have collectively earned $544,290 through the Catalog marketplace, marking a successful first year for the storefront.
Over 150,000 games sold on Catalog, with more than 70,000 Playdate units sold worldwide since its launch in 2022.
Catalog now features 181 games, with additional titles added regularly, and supports over 800 games available on third-party platforms like Itch.io.
53% of Playdate owners have purchased from Catalog, highlighting the active engagement of its user base.
Panic continues to innovate with upcoming projects like the Stereo Dock, aiming to enhance the Playdate gaming experience.